Charles Axel Ekendahl
Charles Axel Ekendahl began playing the guitar around the age of 12
in Spain. He was involved with numerous bands, playing gigs since
the age of 13 and releasing several demos and CD’s since the age of
16 with bands like Mendacity, Para, and Aghora among others.
Fascinated by the recording process, he decided to pursue a degree
in Music Engineering at the University of Miami. With several of his
own recordings under his belt and after an internship at Desmond
Child’s studios, he took a break from school to focus on the Aghora
debut album. Upon completion he returned to school but decided to
switch to a Classical Guitar Performance degree. He graduated in ’04
and thereafter pursued a Masters which he obtained in ’06.
Currently Charles is finishing a DMA degree in Classical Guitar. He
has been teaching guitar seriously in the South Florida area for over
7 years and is still active as a member of Mendacity, a recording
engineer, and most recently a record label owner (Vinland Records).
Charles was introduced to Conklin guitars through Santiago during
the Aghora debut recording. After custom ordering a Conklin of his
own he has never looked back and even had another custom Conklin
finished for him in ’08.